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The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is looking for candidates with these traits to fill the position of Youth & Family / Sports Director at the new Jackson R Lehman YMCA. The ideal candidate will have a resume with noticeable experience in developing and leading sports programs and youth and family activities.
The Youth and Family / Sports Director will play a vital role on the management team, which includes the Executive Director, Senior Program Director, Wellness Director, Aquatics Director, and Maintenance Director. The Senior Program Director will be directly responsible for membership and will supervise the Wellness Director while the other directors will report to the Executive Director.
The Jackson R Lehman YMCA is set to open in June 2017. This state of the art Y will have a focus on serving the special needs populations and will include a wellness center, 2 indoor pools with a sauna and steam room, gym, game room, teaching kitchen, indoor track, and more. This Y is set to impact the NE Fort Wayne Community and people will know that “we change lives” is the culture of the YMCA.
The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne has seen steady growth in budget and membership over the last several years with the overall budget over $16 million and total members now at 58,000. This new YMCA will be the 8th membership facility to go along with a resident camp, youth service buearu, and a childcare branch.
Fort Wayne is a family friendly city. The cost of living is relatively low and housing is very affordable. The area boasts several parks and recreation areas and is continually building upon the trails systems throughout the city. Minor league baseball and basketball, shopping, several area universities, great food and outdoor festivals, and easy drives to bigger cities are just a few examples of what help make Fort Wayne unique.
Qualifications
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; LGI certification preferred.
• 2 or more years of related experience including program development and implementation.
• Experience in staff management and leading others.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Essential Functions
• Develop and implement a variety of sports programs for youth and adults including special populations.
• Organize and implement teen and family activities and events. Oversee the onsite childwatch program.
• Create and distribute marketing materials and program information.
• Establish collaborations with other organizations to further promote the YMCA mission and community togetherness.
• Manage the financial activities of assigned departments.
• Oversee the hiring, training, and supervision of staff. Recruit volunteers and develop a winning team.
• Initially, help establish rules, procedures, and schedules for assigned programs and facilities including the gyms; create a culture of customer service and safety.
• Foster a climate of innovation to develop member and community focused programs that support the Y’s mission.
• Display empathy and compassion for people in all interactions with the purpose of making a difference.
Apply online today at www.fwymca.org through the Job Openings tab.
Salary$32,000.00 - $37,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until1/29/2017

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